Epic Chipirones
Epic chipirones, also sold as Epic Select chipirones, are frozen, floured pieces of Patagonian squid (Doryteuthis gahi), ready to fry as tapas or finger food. Epic is the brand of Hottlet Frozen Foods NV in Kontich, a wholesaler for horeca and foodservice in Belgium and across Europe. Each unit weighs 1 kg and comes in boxes of 4 units. Order via the Epic webshop or directly from Epic on request.
Epic (also Epic Select and Epic Seafood) is a brand of Hottlet Frozen Foods NV, Kontich. Wholesaler for horeca and foodservice.
Epic Chipirones: key facts
Epic Chipirones is supplied by Epic (Hottlet Frozen Foods NV, Kontich) to horeca, wholesale and foodservice. Category: Squid finger foods. Origin: Patagonian squid. Storage: Frozen. Preparation: Floured, ready to fry. Order via the Epic webshop or directly from Epic.
Specifications
| Product | Chipirones, floured Patagonian squid pieces |
| Category | Squid finger foods |
| Origin | Patagonian squid |
| Storage | Frozen |
| Preparation | Floured, ready to fry |
| Packaging per unit | 1 kg |
| Units per box | 4 |
| Brand | Epic (also Epic Select and Epic Seafood), Hottlet Frozen Foods NV |
| Scientific name | Doryteuthis gahi (Patagonian squid) |
| Sold to | Professional customers: horeca, wholesale and foodservice, not consumers |
Application and ordering
In horeca kitchens, chipirones are usually deep-fried and served hot as tapas, an appetiser or finger food, often with a dip, aioli or a wedge of lemon on the side. Because the pieces are already floured, a short frying time is enough to make them crispy without any extra preparation in the kitchen, which keeps plating time down during a busy service and also makes the product suitable for catering menus and events where speed at the buffet matters. The product is part of Epic's broader finger foods range, which alongside chipirones also includes calamares romana in various coating thicknesses, breaded squid strips and cooked squid tapas; buyers looking for a complete squid finger food offer for their menu will find the full range in the same shop category. Within that range, chipirones stand out through their smaller, individual squid pieces, unlike the shaped rings of the calamares romana or the longer strips of the rabas references, which makes them suitable as a standalone tapas portion or as part of a mixed seafood platter. Chipirones are available as a frozen product for foodservice distributors, wholesalers and horeca businesses that want to work with a fixed stock without depending on fresh deliveries. The packaging of 1 kg per unit, in boxes of 4 units, is tailored to professional kitchens and central kitchens that order in larger volumes and want to hold the product in frozen storage between deliveries. Prices become visible after logging in to the Epic webshop; those who do not yet have access can contact Epic for information about delivery.
Epic chipirones or Epic Select chipirones?
Both names mean this product. Epic is the brand of Hottlet Frozen Foods NV, Heiveldekens 4 in Kontich; Epic Select is the name under which this item is also offered. Wholesalers and horeca businesses order the 1 kg chipirones (box of 4) via shop.epic.be or directly from Epic on +32 3 451 31 31. The brand also appears at foodservice wholesalers; for current availability and wholesale terms, Epic itself is the source.
Frequently asked questions
Updated on 2026-10-23 by Epic team